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EO12 PSU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,237 mi
Last recorded155,237 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 PSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 155,237 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to front (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2025 154,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2024 153,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder and inner side wall and tread blocks perished

Offside Front tyre tread blocks perished

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars

Fail 4 Apr 2024 153,984 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder and inner side wall and tread blocks perished

Offside Front tyre tread blocks perished

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars

Fail 5 Feb 2024 153,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder and tread blocks perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars

Fail 16 Oct 2023 153,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder perished

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars

Fail 29 Aug 2023 153,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ran out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 131,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,961 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EO12 PSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO12 PSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EO12 PSU registered?

EO12 PSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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